Component Description: APIM

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Audio signals received by the APIM are sent to the ACM as fluctuating AC voltage.

The APIM consists of 2 internal modules: the Consumer Interface Processor (CIP) and the Vehicle Interface Processor (VIP). The modules are not replaceable individually, but can be flashed independently, if required.

The Consumer Interface Processor (CIP) interfaces with all of the inputs to the APIM . It contains an analog-to-digital-to analog converter, as well as the Bluetooth chipset. Any application upgrades that are available to the consumer are loaded directly to the Consumer Interface Processor (CIP) through the USB port.

The Vehicle Interface Processor (VIP) provides an interface between the Consumer Interface Processor (CIP) and the vehicle. Its main functions are controlling the APIM power management and translating both inbound and outbound signals. In addition, the Vehicle Interface Processor (VIP) queries the modules on the network to retrieve any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) when a vehicle health report is requested.